De Montfort University Kate Middleton Shoes

De Montfort University Kate Middleton Shoes

Posted: February 27, 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge will pick a new pair of shoes designed by a De Montfort University student when she visits Leicester next week.

Along with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, Kate will be meeting staff and students at the university during the royal visit to Leicester on March 8, the first date of the Diamond Jubilee tour.

The royal party will also attend a service at Leicester Cathedral and watch street performances near the Clock Tower, it was revealed today. After arriving in the city they will travel to Magazine Square, at the university, where they will be greeted by about 8,000 people.

While the Queen and the Duchess watch a fashion show, featuring designs by four of the university’s 2011 graduates, Prince Philip will be meeting staff and students involved in the university’s Square Mile Project, which aims to improve the lives of people living in Fosse Road North, Tudor Road, Woodgate and Newfoundpool. Read more

Updated: 07:52 BST, 28 February 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge is not known for being very adventurous with her shoe choices.

She set a trend for nude courts in the spring, and this winter has rarely seen out of her black suede heels… So what on earth will she think of the wacky shoes that students from De Montfort University have designed for her?

The Duchess will be presented with six sketches of shoes designed especially for her by students on the University’s renowned footwear design course when she visits Leicester with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh next week. Read more